Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Austria, Universal Exposition, Vienna, 1873, a bronze medal by J. Tautenhayn and K. Schwenzer, bust of Franz Joseph right, rev. male and female artisans, 70mm (BDM V, 437 and VI, 37; BM Acq. 1983-6, pl.1, 1); Erinnerung an den Durchschlag des…Tauern Tunnels [Completion of the Tauern Tunnels], 1907, a bronze plaque by T. Stundl for Brüder Schneider, 77 x 51mm (Moyaux Suppl. II, 438; Döry-Kubinszky 190); Franz Joseph I, Diamond Jubilee, 1908, a plated bronze plaque by W. Hejda, 80 x 57mm (BDM –; cf. BDW 18, 695); Richard Wagner, 1924, a uniface bronze medal by A. Hartig, 75mm (Niggl 2168a; cf. DNW 48, 883) [4]. First virtually as struck and in maroon fitted case of issue, others very fine or better (£50-70)